Hands-On Bakery Growth General Manager

Walker's Doughnuts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker's Doughnuts is seeking a commercially sharp General Manager to drive operational excellence across our bakery production facility and franchise network. You will lead support teams, forge new market opportunities, and shape growth as we scale toward 100 locations and beyond.

You will manage end-to-end profitability, quality, and compliance while partnering with the Managing Director on strategic direction and expansion plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in commercial or industrial bakery production.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• Production, Quality Control & Food Safety
• Product Development - recipe and formula development, scale-up and range innovation
• Supermarket, Grocery & Buying Group Development - building relationships and putting new products in front of buyers
• Wholesale & Business Development
• Financial & Strategic Management

Skills

Bakery production

Leadership

Retail sales & buyer relations

P&L management

Food safety compliance

Negotiation

Franchise / QSR experience

Job description

Walker's Doughnuts is seeking a commercially sharp General Manager to drive operational excellence across our bakery production facility and franchise network. You will lead support teams, forge new market opportunities, and shape growth as we scale toward 100 locations and beyond.

You will manage end-to-end profitability, quality, and compliance while partnering with the Managing Director on strategic direction and expansion plans.